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Syllabus: ENGR 101
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Course Description
This course is designed to get you started on your journey as an Iowa State Mechanical Engineer. By participating in ENGR 101, you will become aware of important policies for the College of Engineering, as well as a variety of resources and strategies to aid you in becoming a successful student.-
Course Name: ENGR 101: Engineering Orientation
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Department: Mechanical Engineering
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Current Semester and Year: Spring 2024
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Credit Hours: R (Required)
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Course Prerequisites: None
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Course Meeting Time: Tuesday 9:00-9:50
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Course Meeting Location: Hoover 1227
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Course Format: In-person
Instructor Information
Instructor: Kirsten Hauge
Email: khauge@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-9354
Office location: 2620 Howe Hall
Student hours: By appointment
General announcements will be posted via Canvas announcements. Properly configure your Notification Settings in Canvas to receive notifications.
Course Objectives (COs)
Upon completing this course, students will be able to do the following:
CLO 1: Students will be able to describe policies, procedures, services, and expectations at Iowa State and the College of Engineering.
CLO 2: Students will be able to outline specific job opportunities and educational requirements in at least one field of engineering.
CLO 3: Students will recognize that a successful engineer must be able to contribute towards creating an inclusive environment in which all individuals are respected and valued.
Course Materials
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Follow a specific reference style guide, such as APA, MLA or Chicago. At minimum, reference the author or owner name, date of publication, title, and the URL or source, such as publisher.
Required materials
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Microsoft Word: Free download available to all students: https://it.engineering.iastate.edu/software/students/
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2023-2024 Iowa State University Catalog: viewable online at http://catalog.iastate.edu/
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Canvas class site: You should check this daily
Course Schedule
Please Note: The course schedule may be subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances (weather, presenter availability, etc.). You will be notified via Canvas (and in-class, if time permits) if anything changes.
| Week/Module | Topic & Agenda Summary | Assignments & Due Dates |
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Week 1 January 23
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What is ENGR 101?
Campus Resources Academic Success Strategies
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Complete Module 1 on Canvas
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Week 2 January 30 |
Engineering Career Services Resumes 101 |
Complete Module 2 on Canvas
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Week 3 February 6 |
No Class--Attend the Career Fair! |
Complete Module 3 on Canvas
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Week 4 February 13 |
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Presentation |
Complete Module 4 on Canvas
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Week 5 February 20 |
Curriculum & Academic Policies
Registration & Schedule Planning |
Complete Module 5 on Canvas
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Week 6 February 27 |
Engineering in a Diverse World |
Complete Module 6 on Canvas
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Week 7 March 5 |
Final Exam |
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Assessment & Grading
Grade Distribution
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You can accumulate points by participating in the following way:
| Module | Participation area | Total Points |
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Module 1 |
Academic Integrity worksheet |
10 |
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Module 1 |
Semester-at-a-Glance Submission |
15 |
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Module 2 |
Submit Your Resume |
35 |
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Module 3 |
Career Fair Reflection |
35 |
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Module 4 |
Explore a Career in Mechanical Engineering |
30 |
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Module 5 |
ME Flowchart Activity |
15 |
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Module 5 |
Midterm Grades Worksheet |
30 |
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Module 6 |
Engineering in a Diverse World In-Class Activity |
30 |
Please Note: If unforeseen circumstances cause our course schedule to change, assignment deadlines may also be adjusted to ensure they match what's covered in class each week. You will be notified as far in advance as possible of any changes.
Grading Scheme
Grading scheme: The table below shows the Canvas default grading scheme. This is a Canvas sample grading schema, and not an institutional grading schema. Make sure the grading schema you describe in your syllabus matches your grading schema in the course-specific settings.
ENGR 101 is a satisfactory/fail course. To pass the course, students must:
- Attend at least 4 of the 5 lecture sessions (no exceptions!)
- Attend the Engineering Career Fair
- Earn at least 80% of the assignment points in the course (160 out of 200)
- Earn a score of at least 80% on the final exam
If you fail Engineering 101, you will be required to repeat it until you pass – Engineering 101 is part of your Basic Program.
Missed and late coursework
Assignments are listed in Canvas and are to be submitted in Canvas by 11:59pm on the due date. All assignment instructions and rubrics can be found on Canvas. If an assignment is late, you may earn up to half credit if it is turned in no later than one week past the deadline. Anything more than a week late will receive a zero.
If you have an extenuating circumstance that will prevent you from meeting a deadline, you must talk to me prior to the due date to be considered for an extension.
Course Policies
Below are sample policies. They may not fitting your course, so please change accordingly.
Attendance
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Attendance is required and will be monitored.
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You are allowed one absence for this class—please use them wisely. If you are absent from class for any reason, you will be counted absent. Interviews, illnesses, family emergencies, etc., are not foreseeable—do not assume that you will not be impacted by them at some point during the term.
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If you arrive later than 10 minutes after the start of class, you will be counted absent for that class period.
Classroom
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Treat presenters, classmates, and the instructor with courtesy and respect. Be thoughtful about your comments to others in our classroom, and do not use accusatory, derogatory, or hurtful statements.
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Turn off unnecessary electronics during class (phone, laptop, etc.). If you are seen misusing your electronics in class, you will lose attendance points for the day.
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Inappropriate behavior, cheating, or plagiarism will not be tolerated. You are expected to complete assignments individually (except for group projects) and in your own words. Any resources used should be cited. Instances of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Students Office and will result in an ‘F’ grade in the course.
Communication
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Should you encounter any issues with assignments, quizzes, or course content; please be sure to communicate with me immediately, the sooner you can communicate these issues, the better. I am always willing to work through a situation when there is communication.
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Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records.
Grade Appeal Process
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If you become concerned about your instructor's class management, please communicate your concerns with your instructor. Concerns sometimes relate to grading methods, paper turnaround time, and course policies, as examples. If you feel uncomfortable speaking with your instructor, please contact John Wagner, the Mechanical Engineering advising supervisor, at jdwagner@iastate.edu.
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Before you decide to appeal, check out ISU's academic appeal process.
Required ISU Syllabus Statement
Free Expression
Iowa State University supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principle of academic freedom in order to foster a learning environment where open inquiry and the vigorous debate of a diversity of ideas are encouraged. Students will not be penalized for the content or viewpoints of their speech as long as student expression in a class context is germane to the subject matter of the class and conveyed in an appropriate manner.
Recommended ISU Syllabus Statements
Academic Dishonesty
The class will follow Iowa State University’s policy on academic misconduct (5.1 in the Student Code of Conduct). Students are responsible for adhering to university policy and the expectations in the course syllabus and on coursework and exams, and for following directions given by faculty, instructors, and Testing Center regulations related to coursework, assessments, and exams. Anyone suspected of academic misconduct will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct in the Dean of Students Office. Information about academic integrity and the value of completing academic work honestly can be found in the Iowa State University Academic Integrity Tutorial.
Accessibility Statement
Iowa State University is committed to advancing equity, access, and inclusion for students with disabilities. Promoting these values entails providing reasonable accommodations where barriers exist to students’ full participation in higher education. Students in need of accommodations or who experience accessibility-related barriers to learning should work with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to identify resources and support available to them. Staff at SAS collaborate with students and campus partners to coordinate accommodations and to further the academic excellence of students with disabilities. Information about SAS is available online at www.sas.dso.iastate.edu, by email at accessibility@iastate.edu, or by phone at 515-294-7220.
Discrimination and Harassment
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, Hotline 515-294-1222, email eooffice@iastate.edu
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Iowa State University is committed to proactively facilitating all students’ well-being. Resources available on the ISU Student Health and Wellness website. (https://www.cyclonehealth.iastate.edu)
Prep Week
This class follows the Iowa State University Prep Week policy as noted in section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook.
Religious Accommodation
Iowa State University welcomes diversity of religious beliefs and practices, recognizing the contributions differing experiences and viewpoints can bring to the community. There may be times when an academic requirement conflicts with religious observances and practices. If that happens, students may request the reasonable accommodation for religious practices. In all cases, you must put your request in writing. The instructor will review the situation in an effort to provide a reasonable accommodation when possible to do so without fundamentally altering a course. For students, you should first discuss the conflict and your requested accommodation with your professor at the earliest possible time. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office at 515-294-1020 or the Office of Equal Opportunity at 515-294-7612.
Contact Information For Academic Issues
If you are experiencing, or have experienced, a problem with any of the above statements, email academicissues@iastate.edu
(Important note to faculty: The email address for contact information is monitored and answered through the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost)
Disclaimer: The information in this syllabus is subject to change in extenuating circumstances. Changes to the course syllabus will be provided in writing and announced via course-wide announcements.
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Course Summary:
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